Sentences with phrase «impact of learning disabilities»

In addition, Dr. Francisco has specialized training and knowledge in the nature and impact of learning disabilities as well as Pervasive Developmental Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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But even in 2015, the options available to those with learning disabilities in adult life are severely restricted, and becoming ever more restricted as the impact of austerity is felt in people's daily lives.

David Congdon, head of campaigns and policy at learning disability charity Mencap, added: «The government has a responsibility to ensure the cuts do not disproportionately impact on those people least able to afford it, yet the chancellor's focus on further welfare cuts means many disabled people will fear they will continue to be the hardest hit.

Scientists have chronicled the impact of negative expectations in settings where they occur naturally, such as classrooms that «track» students from early youth and in society's treatment of stigmatized groups such as racial minorities, the poor, the elderly, the homeless, convicts and children with learning disabilities.

CAST in collaboration with the University of Kansas and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, conducts research on how K - 12 online learning impacts the access, participation, and progress of students with disabilities.

Specifically, the course will explore (1) the historical and theoretical foundations of inclusive education; (2) research related to implementation; (3) research related to inclusive education; (4) whole - school change models of inclusive education including response to intervention and universal design for learning; (5) controversies surrounding inclusion; and (6) considerations and reservations concerning inclusion as it impacts specific disability populations and age groups.

I believe that Udio will have a profound impact on millions of students with learning disabilities.

How can teachers ensure that all children, including millions impacted by dyslexia — the most common type of reading disability — learn to read and write proficiently?

«Those who believe that having a learning disability impacts only your educational experience are missing a critical piece of the experience and understanding of the disorder,» she said.

Topics include the use of disciplinary procedures such as Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Restorative Justice as effective ways in reducing suspension rates, the impact of high suspension rates in the capacity of schools to attain better academic outcomes, and the high suspension rate of students suffering learning and emotional disabilities.

The purpose of the program was to impact teachers» MKT and instruction targeted at learners who struggle to learn mathematics, including students with learning disabilities.

Some of these students have obstacles other than learning disabilities preventing academic growth, but many are impacted by reading disabilities.

Back at Sturgis — where 12 percent of students are from disadvantaged backgrounds and 11 percent have learning disabilities — students are considering the creation of the national bank from different perspectives in history class, analyzing E. B. White's essays in English class, developing environmental impact assessments in science class, and reflecting on how they know what they know in theory of knowledge class.

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Demonstrate knowledge of typical child development and learning, characteristics of common impairments and disabilities, and tenets of special education policy and practice; and, describe how they impact students» experiences in schools.

She previously held the position of Vice President of Children and Family Services at The Finance Project, directed federally funded technical assistance for state child care administrators, conducted research on family / community impact on children's learning, worked at the state level to support inclusive settings for children with disabilities, and was a preschool special education teacher.

It pays for the unique needs of certain groups of students, including those with disabilities, those who are learning English, those who are gifted, and those impacted by poverty.

Issues include how to ascertain current level of educational achievement; passing grades and parental or tutoring assistance received outside of school; impact of high IQ on achievement levels; and requirements for evaluations of a child who may have a specific learning disability (SLD).

Presented by IEL's Patricia D. Gill, the webinar provided an overview of learning disabilities, including their impact in the workplace, programmatic approaches such as universal design for learning, and individual approaches such as strategic learning, self - advocacy, and compensatory techniques.

«She starts each day with purpose and is making an impact in the lives of every student, especially those with learning disabilities.»

IEPs often center on academic goals, but a growing body of research shows that social and emotional learning (SEL) can have an important and lasting impact on all students» readiness to learn — including students with disabilities.

Learning disability identification consistency: The impact of methodology and student evaluation data.

«Teachers realize that while their own impact on children is great, it is not as great as the influence of many other factors, including but not limited to poverty, language proficiency, home life, learning disabilities, level of parental involvement and education, and access to proper facilities and technologies,» said West Hartford teacher Ted Goerner.

Huntington (1994) investigated the impact of a concrete, semi-concrete, and abstract (CSA) teaching sequence using algebra tiles with three students with learning disabilities.

Using poems and stories written in childhood, Brown explores the impact of her own learning disabilities on her growing up and challenges readers to take responsibility for themselves.

It is a formal notice, signifying that the student has furnished The Cooper Union with documentation of a disability, which he or she feels will impact the learning situation.

It may decrease the negative impact of attention problems and learning disabilities, and allow them to «pick up» on more in class, in one - on - one peer interactions, and in child - adult interactions.

I diagnose and treat a variety of neuropsychological disorders impacting learning such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, language based learning disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilites, and autism spectrum disorders.

To be eligible for the program, families must have at least one child under the age of 9, or be expecting a child, and have at least one of the following parental vulnerabilities which impact adversely on their capacity to parent and / or the child's safety and well - being; domestic violence, drug or alcohol misuse, parental mental health issues, lack of parenting skills or inadequate supervision, parent (s) with significant learning difficulties or intellectual disability.

Claire has 15 years experience of working for international development and human rights, in particular at Amnesty International where she undertook a variety of roles in fundraising, project and programme management, including Senior Advisor for Learning and Impact and the Senior Lead on Strategy and Evaluation.She has also spent time volunteering in Ghana and in the UK with children with a disability or life - threatening condition.